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Camel Lake Campground

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Camel Lake Campground, near Bristol, Florida, is a cozy spot that offers a peaceful escape for campers looking to unwind. With spacious sites and a beautiful setting right by the lake, it’s perfect for those who want to kick back and enjoy nature.

The campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly hosts, making it a welcoming place for visitors. Many campers have praised the ample site sizes and the quiet atmosphere, with one saying, “Nice big sites, excellent hosts, very clean.” You can also enjoy a campfire in the evenings, as fires are allowed, adding to the relaxing vibe.

For outdoor activities, Camel Lake is a great spot for kayaking and fishing, with a swimming area nearby. The surrounding scenery is lovely, featuring lush greenery and wildlife, making it a nice backdrop for your camping adventures. Just keep an eye out for the local gators lounging on the other side of the lake!

While there are no showers or a dump station, the campground does provide drinking water and picnic tables for your convenience. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with a touch of nature, Camel Lake Campground is definitely worth considering.

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Location

Camel Lake Campground is located in Florida

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Directions

Take SR 20 west from Tallahassee through Hosford to Bristol. Turn south on SR 12. Continue south to the Apalachicola National Forest boundary sign and look for a sign for Camel Lake soon after you pass the work station and trailhead on the left. Turn left on Forest Road 105, which is an unpaved road. Drive 2 miles to the recreation area entrance on the right.

Address

23239 NW CAMEL LAKE RD
Bristol, FL 32321

Coordinates

30.27715 N
84.9866 W

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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11 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 2, 2025

Nice quiet campground with nice hosts

10 campsites all fairly spacious (too big for just me as I am solo tent camping). CG overlooks a small lake. Nice open day use waterfront area. Swimming area as well. The lake has a hiking trail encircling it. Showers had hot water, I was surprised. 2 mi dirt road to get to it. I recommend.

Site9
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024

Please read this review!

We were evacuated, hurricane Milton, and found this as the last place that had a place only four of the spots have electrical. It’s very very backwards, camping, huge mosquitoes, huge bugs, alligators in the lake, bear boxes and bear meat racks, the road to it is terrible very very bumpy like driving over a river. You need to be almost in an off-road SUV vehicle to get to it and it’s 2 miles… Once you get there it’s just downright scary! The only good thing that we found out out of this is that there is an unknown RV park 10 miles down the road off of Bristol called River Landing RV park because they’re not listed on any of the pages so far we didn’t find them. But you can look them up online. I don’t know if I’ll be allowed to post their link here but if so, here it is. https://riverlandingrvpark.com/ Even the host of the other place sent us here

Sitewe were supposed to say at site six we blew off our $36 for two nights and left
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Mar. 11, 2024

Very nice

Showers were clean and well keep. The campground was nice

Site8
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2023

Peaceful, Beruatiful setting, Small Campground

Great little campground off the beaten track. On Camel Lake which is beautiful. Ample site sizes. No Wi-Fi or dump station. Rick is a great host. If you like a peaceful setting, this is it. GPS took us past it. Look for the Camel Lake sign, Road 105 to the east, off the county road.

Site2
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2023

Well run campground

10 sites available. Spacious sites. Water available. Showers. Clean campground and quiet at night

Site10
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Stephen D., January 27, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2022

Got stuck in route

If your GPS sends you onto Forest Rd 121 or 105 find another route unless you are in 4WD.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2020

Awesome little spot.

The site was clean and quite large. The trails were nice and maintained. There is a swimming area and I was able to put my kayak in for a nice paddle. Will definitely return once the Florida sun gets tucked in for winter.

  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Dawna J., July 21, 2020
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2020

Peaceful and Quiet

The campsite was spacious, level, and very clean.  I was surprised at the number of campers on a Sunday night.  Even with the crowd, it was quiet!  Took advantage of the fire ring and had a very relaxing evening.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Frank  M., April 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Frank  M., April 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Frank  M., April 24, 2020
Reviewed May. 18, 2019

Beautiful & Quiet

We stayed for 4 nights. There were people in & out only staying a night or two. It is very quiet, the beach is nice (there are 2 gators that live on the other side of the lake), the bathrooms are clean, the shower was decent & the host was great! The sites are all HUGE (the outer ring is better than the inner), they are all close to the bathroom & more than enough privacy. You MUST reserve your site either online or by calling & the prices listed on the board are NOT correct. It is now $20 a night for non electric/water site and $30 for water/electric

  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Brianna B., May 18, 2019
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Brianna B., May 18, 2019
  • Review photo of Camel Lake Campground by Brianna B., May 18, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Camel Lake Campground?

Camping at Camel Lake Campground can cost between $20.00 and $30.00 depending on the site.

Does Camel Lake Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Camel Lake Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Camel Lake Campground?

Camel Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 80 feet.

Are fires allowed at Camel Lake Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Camel Lake Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Camel Lake Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Camel Lake Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Camel Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Camel Lake Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Camel Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Camel Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Camel Lake Campground?

There are 11 campsites at Camel Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts